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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.24, 674.37 and 329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.24, 674.37 and 329.80 is: 492.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.24 : 674.37 = 329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.24/674.37 = 329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.24x = 674.37 × 329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.24x = 222,407.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,407.23/451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.88

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